Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Our
Indiegogo campaign is now in its 3rd day. Please take a moment to check
it out and help us spread the word. We have bumper stickers available
for a $5 contribution on our Indiegogo page. These stylish, high-quality
stickers were designed by graphic illustrator Sean Duggan. Here's the
link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/save-the-sid-king-s-sign/x/5162873

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Produced
by the Civic Center Conservancy, the FREE Civic Center Bike-In Movies
Series invites cycling enthusiasts (and those using all other modes of transportation) to spend summer evenings in Civic Center Park.

In celebration of Colorado Day - which in 2014 marks the 138th anniversary of Colorado becoming a state - the Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media, Westword and the Denver Film Society are sponsoring this free screening of the original True Gritstarring
John Wayne, Glen Campbell and Kim Darby. This film was selected by the
Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media in honor of "Colorado
Day" because filming took place mainly in Ouray County, Colorado, in the
vicinity of Ridgway, around the town of Montrose (Montrose County), and
the town of Ouray with the courtroom scenes were filmed at Ouray County
Courthouse. Please note that the original"True Grit" is Rated G -
making this a good movie night option for families. That said, the 1969
film is a Western - with outlaws and shootouts typical of the genre.

Attendees can bring picnics or purchase from on-site gourmet food trucks beginning at 6:30 PM, with the show beginning at dusk.

Monday, July 28, 2014

On behalf of the BlueBird District and Colfax on the Hill, we cordially invite you to Get Tasty at the 6th Annual Tasty Colfax, a restaurant and pub crawl through the eclectic business,
entertainment, and arts districts on E Colfax Ave between York and
Colorado Blvd.

This event
features numerous district eateries, showcasing their delectables,
ranging from Thai food to the best biscuits in Denver. The extended block party fuses urban energy with small town community, and includes live music and fine art.

WHEN:

Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 5:30PM – 8:30PM

WHERE:

East Colfax from York Street to Colorado Blvd!

The official
Tasty Colfax after party kicks off at 8:00 pm at the Park House Pub with
comedian Chris Carlton and favorite local band Champion. Special after
party drink discounts will be listed in your event booklet.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Colfax Avenue has been recognized as the longest commercial street in the country, at 26 miles in length, but the notoriety of this thoroughfare often comes from the illicit activities that have plagued sections over time. The grittiness is part of the character though, and East Colfax is now a part of town with a growing scene, including restaurants. For our purposes we've focused on the three-mile stretch between Franklin Street—where Park Avenue intersects—and Monaco Parkway, to bring you 12 ultimate dining options along East Colfax.

Voodoo Doughnut Mile High

The doughnut craze reached new heights in Denver when this Portland
transplant set up shop. Don’t be alarmed by pastries that resemble
blunts or male genitalia, and make sure to give the maple bacon bar a
try.

As the name indicates, this spot dishes up Mexican-style tortas, or
sandwiches. In addition to topping options like ham, chorizo, eggs and
cheese (the Jose preparation), each one is loaded with refried beans,
avocado, tomato, onions and mayo, and a choice of jalapeño peppers,
chipotle sauce or jalapeño jelly.

First developed as a food truck, the brick-and-mortar followed in
this first location (a second is in West Highland). Modern street tacos
are the draw here, with combinations like sweet and sour braised pork
belly, triple-cooked beef tongue or roasted chile poblano and creamed
chipotle corn.

Sharing space with the Beetle Bar, Odelay serves street eats like a
fish taco with slaw, pico, avocado and blanco sauce, along with a side
of mango salsa. Bonus: Every Tuesday pork, chicken and steak tacos are
just $1.

Specials are offered nightly in addition to the regular menu of
modern Italian fare. Dishes include sausage and caper pizza, spaghetti
bolognese and lamb chops with gnocchi. Panini are also served on
weekdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The trifecta of watering hole Atomic Cowboy, which houses pizzeria
Fat Sully’s and the Denver Biscuit Company, is a unique combination. The
three businesses keep different hours, but complement each other in
what they have to offer.

This cozy spot opened quietly under the helm of Mizuna alum Royce
Oliveira, with a well-edited and constantly changing menu. You may find
dishes like buttermilk fried chicken, roasted salmon or porcini
carbonara on any given night.

Bastien’s is an old-school steakhouse, with its signature offering
being the New York strip sugar steak. The retro atmosphere is conducive
to sipping on a martini and starting off with a shrimp cocktail.

This newly opened quick-service spot from former Zengo chef Clint
Wangsnes has a certified sous-vide program that lends itself to the
cooking of proteins like chicken, top sirloin and short ribs, found in
plated entrees, sandwiches and atop salads.

Solera has been turning out Spanish-inspired cuisine since 2001, with
a menu of meats, cheeses, modern tapas and larger plates. Don’t miss
specials like Wednesday wine tasting, all-you-can-eat mussels on
Tuesdays and happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Enjoy authentic cuisine at this Mediterranean restaurant where you’ll
find baba ghanouj, beef shish kabob, gyros and more. There is daily
happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., as well as belly dancing performances
on the weekends.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Alternative rock band The Wallflowers will perform on the Access Health Colorado Main Stage at the 31st annual A Taste of Colorado on Sat., Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m., presented by 97.3 KBCO. The four-day, free admission, food, music, and entertainment Festival will take place in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 through Sept. 1.

The Wallflowers

Fronted by Jakob Dylan, the band is currently celebrating its 25th year. To date, the band has recorded six studio albums and sold more than seven million records worldwide. At A Taste of Colorado, the band will perform a variety of songs including its most popular single, “One Headlight,” which peaked at number two on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. The band also won two Grammy Awards for the single: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Rock Song.

“One Headlight” is one of four singles on the band’s most successful studio album, “Bringing Down The Horse.” The album peaked at number four on Billboard’s albums chart and was certified four times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The band followed up with the album “(Breach),” which rose to number 13 on Billboard’s albums chart and was certified gold by RIAA. “Glad All Over,” the band’s most recent studio album, was released in late 2012 and featured the popular single “Reboot the Mission.”

In addition to the Access Health Colorado Main Stage, four other entertainment stages located throughout the Festival will serve up a continuous menu of music featuring rock, country, jazz, blues, and ethnic music and dance groups. Plus, a fireworks light spectacular will illuminate Civic Center Park on Friday, Aug. 29, and feature synchronized lights on the City and County Building along with choreographed music.

More than 50 of Colorado’s favorite food establishments will be selling a wide variety of small portions to full meals, ensuring that there will be something for every palate. The Fine Dining area will host some of Denver’s finest restaurants. The Albert Bartlett Culinary Showcase features local and nationally-renowned chef demonstrations creating simple, yet elegant meals.

Festivalgoers can shop in more than 250 Marketplace booths for original arts and crafts, home and gift items, furniture, jewelry, imports, and more. Fine Art in the Park will display original works in a variety of mediums created by artists from around the country. Shoppers also can explore the Home &amp; Lifestyles area, which features a variety of exhibitors displaying products and services such as window installation, kitchen remodeling, cookware, basement refinishing, and salons and spas.

There will be plenty of music, magic, clowns, and puppets on the Colorado Access KidzStage, and the KidZone features play equipment and hands-on craft activities. Kids and adults also can enjoy carnival rides and games Saturday through Monday.

In the Festival of Mountain and Plain area, families can learn about the state’s pioneer past, nature, and the environment. Featured artisans will demonstrate Navajo weaving and culture, spinning, rug braiding, lace crocheting, felting, and quilting, along with the popular blacksmith demonstration. At the Raptor Education Foundation (REF) exhibit, children can learn about birds, their environment, and their interactions with humans.

Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family’s community events nonprofit organization. The Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the region to come together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more about our state’s Western heritage. The Festival highlights visual and performing arts in addition to featuring educational programs and culinary demonstrations.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

The 31st annual A Taste of Colorado will close out its end-of-summer
celebration with a performance by classic rock band Creedence Clearwater
Revisited on the Access Health Colorado Main Stage on Labor Day, Mon.,
Sept. 1, at 5 p.m., presented by 103.5 The Fox. The four-day, free
admission, food, music, and entertainment Festival will take place in
Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 through
Sept. 1.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited formed in 1995 and
features Stu Cook, bass, and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, drums, from Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame inductee Creedence Clearwater Revival. The group
performs live hits including “Down on the Corner,” “Proud Mary,” “Bad
Moon Rising,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” and more classics.

Creedence
Clearwater Revisited has released multiple live albums, including the
certified platinum “Recollection,” a two-disc live album featuring 22 of
the Creedence Clearwater Revival songs that remain popular today.
Joining Cook and Clifford in the band is lead singer and rhythm guitar
player John Tristao, who initially rose to prominence with the band
People. The band’s lead guitar player is Kurt Griffey, who has recorded
and toured with the Eagles, Foreigner, the Moody Blues, Lynyrd Skynyrd,
Santana, and Journey. Multi-instrumentalist Steve Gunner rounds out the
group, playing keyboard, acoustic guitar, percussion, harmonica and
singing vocal harmonies.

In addition to the Access Health
Colorado Main Stage, four other entertainment stages located throughout
the Festival will serve up a continuous menu of music, including the
KBCO World Class Rock Stage, the KYGO Country Stage, and the Colorado
Heritage Stage presented by Westword. Plus, a fireworks light
spectacular will illuminate Civic Center Park on Friday, Aug. 29, and
feature synchronized lights on the City and County Building along with
choreographed music by Jammin’ 101.5.

More than 50 of
Colorado’s favorite food establishments will be selling a wide variety
of small portions to full meals, ensuring that there will be something
for every palate. The Fine Dining area will host some of Denver’s finest
restaurants. The Albert Bartlett Culinary Showcase presented by 630
KHOW features local and nationally-renowned chef demonstrations creating
simple, yet elegant meals.

Festivalgoers can shop in more
than 250 Marketplace booths for original arts and crafts, home and gift
items, furniture, jewelry, imports, and more. Fine Art in the Park will
display original works in a variety of mediums created by artists from
around the country. Shoppers also can explore the Home & Lifestyles
area, which features a variety of exhibitors displaying products and
services such as window installation, kitchen remodeling, cookware,
basement refinishing, and salons and spas.

There will be
plenty of music, magic, clowns, and puppets on the Colorado Access
KidzStage presented by MIX 100, and the KidZone features play equipment
and hands-on craft activities. Kids and adults also can enjoy carnival
rides and games Saturday through Monday, presented by KOOL 105.

In
the Festival of Mountain and Plain area, families can learn about the
state’s pioneer past, nature, and the environment. Featured artisans
will demonstrate Navajo weaving and culture, spinning, rug braiding,
lace crocheting, felting, and quilting, along with the popular
blacksmith demonstration. At the Raptor Education Foundation (REF)
exhibit, children can learn about birds, their environment, and their
interactions with humans.

Festival of Mountain and Plain … A Taste of
Colorado is a community celebration that is produced by and benefits
Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown Denver Partnership family’s
community events nonprofit organization. The Festival is an opportunity
for people throughout the region to come together to experience and
appreciate our diverse cultural traditions, and to learn more about our
state’s Western heritage. The Festival highlights visual and performing
arts in addition to featuring educational programs and culinary
demonstrations.

Friday, July 18, 2014

Riot Fest & Sideshow, some people didn't want YOU or US in their
town. Since we were forced to move Riot Fest away from its inaugural
home in Byers, CO, we are bringing Byers to you at Sports Authority
Field at Mile High Stadium in downtown Denver on Sept. 19-21st.

Thank you Riot Fest fans and family for being patient this past week and thank you for standing alongside us.
And even though Riot Fest will be at Mile High Stadium this year, we
have officially filed an appeal with Arapahoe County as of this morning
because we know we are right. All tickets will be honored at the new
location and refunds for those who purchased camping spots will be
forthcoming.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Robert
Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters will tour the US & Canada
this fall with music from the new album, lullaby and... The Ceaseless
Roar.All tickets will include a copy of the new album when it's released on September 9.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

We have a special event coming up this Saturday, July 19th at The Mu Brewery. A
$5 donation, which will go directly to help fund MS research, will also
get you a VIP wristband. This VIP wristband has a few special perks... 1) $1 Off All Mu Beers From Noon to Midnight 2) Mu Will Also Donate A $1 For Every Beer Purchased 3) Unlimited Hi-Fives From The Mu Crew 4) Warm Fuzzy Feelings Inside For Doing Something Good And Probably From Drinking Lots Of Beer.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

It might be socially acceptable to glamorize the Jack Kerouac of the past now, and think of how
he wrote much of the Beat classic On The Road on Lafayette St.,
very close to Colfax, but then if he walked the famed street today he would be just another casualty of
gentrification: an unwanted panhandler; another bum sleeping in your doorway. In the light of his posthumous success it's all too easy for some teary eyed romanticism to creep in, but he really was just a bum. A gifted, literary bum, but a vagrant in the eyes of respectable society nonetheless. Gentrification has no place for his kind of genius and he probably would have just been told to move on.

Truly it is a Rocky Mountain High. Few cities have I ever
seen that have endured such an immediate and total makeover. Baseball fields
where Neal Cassady used to hit home runs over the fence are dwarfed by Coors Field,
and the beatnik avenues of his skid-row father are now high falootin' high
rollersville roosts called "lofts", only there ain't no artists left cuz
they are too busy spilling for oils and canvas and their finery and the rents
turned against them. Capitol Hill. Colfax alone!

A friend of mine's mother came out to visit a few weeks ago
and couldn't believe that her son could afford such a rich neighborhood. Five
years ago she came and visited and was scared for his life and demanded that he
seek better housing. He never moved. So, my beloved Capitol Hill, of pan
handlers and poets, and wandering vagabonds and scrubs, is no longer affordable
to the former followers of freakiness.

There are just too many people discovering the "East
Coast of the West Coast". I tell anyone here that is concerned with urban
sprawl, "Let it go, why worry? We've got all the way to Kansas to expand this empire!"

But tonight, Bob Weir is at the Ogden Theater.
Wow, not since my mom took banjo lessons from Jerry Garcia in Menlo Park have my eyes seen so much hair in
need of a shower. Hip E.

Accuse the man in the school bus of litterin' hippies across
Colfax, and congratulate the man who thought to turn the old Cowboy Disco into
a hipster bar called Sancho's Broken Arrow. Talk about thinking a "head". This place is packed to
the ribs of Jonah's whale. The hills have emptied out their devotees. All of them live
above you at -20 degrees until there's a Dead Show in town.

These followers of the hippie dream are somehow convinced that the rules of society don't appeal or
apply to them. Man, I live on the rules of karma and it said I deserved to rip
off a friend for my miracle ticket...Little hippie aggression, I feel.
Sensitive New Age Guy. SNAG. Don't last long in a woman's jaw. But I do honor
their efforts to establish their own status quo. And I believe in love and
those that follow Love have my blessing and gratitude, no matter how badly
Patchouli Oil smells.

Now the Deadheads that once took over whole parking lots at stadiums are confined to a single, few block stretch of sidewalk. Where do the freaks go now?! I’m off to “Original Aurora”, to
see if all the artist and hipster community seed has been planted there, or
just another Larimer Square.

Friday, July 11, 2014

We invite you to join us for The John Penton Story being shown at The Sie Film Center on July 17th. RSVP to this event on Erico's Facebook Page. The First 76 RSVP tickets to this event are FREE, get your name on the list today!

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Black
Veil Brides confidently take the lead with their third full-length
album, Wretched and Divine [LAVA Records/Republic Records]. Boasting a
compelling concept, the record sees the Los Angeles quintet—Andy
Biersack [Vocals], Ashley Purdy [Bass], Jinxx [Guitar], Jake Pitts
[Guitar], and Christian Coma [Drums]—deliver a collection of songs
that's as immersive as it is infectious. Hallmarks of their sound like
gritty riffs, orchestral flourishes, elegant soloing, and anthemic
vocals remain intact. At the same time, everything expands gracefully
into the fabric of an intricate post-apocalyptic drama about The Wild
Ones penned by Biersack and artistic collaborator Richard Villa III.
Ultimately, Wretched and Divine opens the gateway to a new world
altogether.

Coming
off the road in support of 2011's Set the World on Fire, Black Veil
Brides made a collective and conscious decision to break ground when
they entered the studio. They couldn't just make "another album"; they
needed to make a statement this time around. The songs weave together to
tell the tale of a dystopian future where a unified church government
is devouring society through taking away science and creativity. This
despotic regime drugs the youth into becoming drones, but refugees named
The Wild Ones—the band's fictional alter ego—inspires the kids to be
themselves and revolt.

"In
essence, it's the origin story of the band and the BVB Army," he
reveals. "At the same time, it's not a musical. You can listen to any
track as a standalone Black Veil Brides song. If you choose to go on the
ride, there's a story. It's the soundtrack to our lives and lives of
The Wild Ones. It's got elements of everything we've done, but it's
different. It's high-concept, but it's also personal."

Fans
have definitely felt everything that Black Veil Brides have done up to
this point. In 2010, they laid the groundwork for their legion of
supporters to be born with We Stitch These Wounds. The album debuted in
Top 40 of the Billboard Top 200 and No. 1 on the Independent Chart,
leading to their signing with LAVA. In support of the record, they
headlined the coveted Alternative Press Tour and were crowned "Best New
Artist" at Revolver's Golden Gods Awards and "Best Newcomers" at the
Kerrang! Awards. In addition to appearing on the Vans Warped Tour, they
scorched the stage at Download Festival, Bamboozle, and Rock am Ring.

Meanwhile
a year later, Set the World on Fire debuted at Number 17 on the
Billboard Top 200, and the band hit the road with Avenged Sevenfold and
Hollywood Undead. Transformers: Dark of the Moon and The Avengers both
included the band on their soundtracks, and their pop culture
infiltration continued. Along the way, they amassed one of the most
rabid fan bases in modern music, affectionately dubbed BVB Army.

"Rent"
tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians
struggling to survive and create in New York City's Lower East Side in
the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of
HIV/AIDS.

Ignite Theatre presents "Rent," the rock musical based on Puccini's opera La bohème, August 8 through August 31 at
the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 East Colfax Avenue in Aurora.
Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Monday, August 11
at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 Adult, $19 Student,
$24 Group (6+). Call 720-362-2697 or online at www.ignitetheatre.com

Rush seats!
Ignite Theatre will carry on the original groundbreaking tradition of
rush seats that started with the show on Broadway. A minimum of 10 seats
will be available for each performance. The first 10 seats are front
row and additional seats, if available, are rear-balcony. Patrons must
be in line a half hour before performance start time. Rush seats are
$10.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

“Rawness
improbably balanced by a mixture of danger and delicacy,” says one
Rolling Stone writer, “is what gives Citizen Cope his edge. As a singer,
songwriter and producer, he stands alone—an artist immune to
corruption.”

Dug
deep into the rich soil of American music, Cope’s roots are complex -
you may think of Bill Withers or Neil Young or John Lee Hooker or Van
Morrison or Willie Nelson or Al Green. Yet, listening to Cope, you also
may think of none of the above. You may not think at all, but rather
feel a man exposing stories that haunt his heart.

He
was born Clarence Greenwood, a child of the seventies, and his life
journey is as singular as his art. He is the radically mashed-up product
of Greenville, Mississippi; Memphis, Tennessee; Vernon, Texas; Austin,
Texas; Washington, DC; and Brooklyn, New York. These locations are felt
everywhere in his stories. His sounds are southern rural, big sky
lonely, concrete urban, and painfully romantic.

In
the past nine years, he has produced four albums of depth and
distinction, each a critical chapter in his search for a sound that
paints an auditory American landscape in which despair wars with hope
and hope, tied to love, is elusive.Cope’s a one-man band, trying to make sense of all the nonsense that marks the 21st Century.

$1
per ticket sold will go to Turnaround Arts to purchase musical
instruments for middle schoolers in Lame Deer, Montana—a community on
the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Lame Deer is part of
Turnaround Arts http://turnaroundarts.pcah.gov/,
a program of President Obama’s President’s Committee on the Arts and
the Humanities that is using arts education to help students succeed.